The LADPC is authorized under state statute to provide service recommendations to the Josephine County Board of Commissioners on issues related to alcohol, drug, and gambling prevention, intervention, addiction and local treatment services. LADPC is also responsible for community education and advocacy on alcohol, drug, and gambling issues and for coordinating the efforts of other groups focused on these areas. The membership of the LADPC consists of persons with interest in the fields of alcoholism, drug abuse, or problem gambling or persons having experience or knowledge of the fields.